National Park Service
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures and dislocations — GUNNISON, COLORADO
| Employer | National Park Service | Report ID | 2016021352 |
| Address | 102 Elk Creek | City, State ZIP | GUNNISON, COLORADO 81230 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Snowmobile |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.46000, -107.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a snowmobile to conduct fishing license checks and fell off the snowmobile after catching a patch of ice. The employee was hospitalized with seven broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2016, a worker at National Park Service in GUNNISON, COLORADO suffered fractures and dislocations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with snowmobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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